Safety at Scale: Managing Risk Through Energy Sector Transformation
Thursday, November 13th, 2025 | 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM CST
The energy sector is experiencing unprecedented change. From geopolitical pressures driving production demands to industry consolidation reshaping organizational structures, safety leaders face a complex landscape of emerging risks. As oil production surges toward 2026 and operational agility becomes critical, how do you maintain—and strengthen—safety performance while navigating volatility?
Join our expert panel of seasoned safety and operations leaders as they examine the critical safety challenges reshaping the energy landscape. This discussion will address the real-world implications of workforce disruption, gaps in contractor integration, and the operational risks associated with rapid scaling. Our panelists will share actionable strategies for building resilient safety systems and sustaining reliable safety behaviors that can adapt and perform under pressure.
Key Discussion Points:
- Maintaining safety excellence amid geopolitical pressures and supply chain disruptions
- Preserving institutional safety knowledge and behavioral standards through M&A transitions and workforce changes
- Strengthening contractor safety integration and behavioral alignment to reduce severe incident exposure
- Building scalable safety frameworks that reinforce consistent safety behaviors during production increases
- Leadership strategies for sustaining safety culture and behavioral reliability during organizational transformation
This session is designed for senior leaders who are responsible for safety performance. Walk away with practical insights and proven approaches to safeguard your workforce while meeting the demands of a rapidly evolving energy sector.
There are limited seats available. Register today to hold your spot!
Location:
Brenner’s on the Bayou
1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007
Brenner’s on the Bayou
1 Birdsall St, Houston, TX 77007
Panelists:
- Craig Morrison, Board Executive - Vanto Group
- Christina Sistrunk, Non-Executive Director - Interfor Corp
- Ryan Bernacchi, Executive Leader, Former Blue Angel
- Warren Hubler, Executive Consultant - DEKRA
Moderator:
- Erika Gwilt, Vice President - DEKRA